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Preview Monday: KATANA #2 and SAUCER COUNTRY #13

Mon, 03/11/2013 - 9:00am | Alex Nagorski

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at KATANA #2 and SAUCER COUNTRY #13.

Spinning out of the pages of BIRDS OF PREY and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, KATANA reveals the secrets behind the elusive former assassin and her mythical sword that she believes is inhabited by the spirit of her deceased husband. And after the exciting events of her inaugural issue, Katana is back and ready for more action! This month, Katana finds an unlikely ally in the Sword Clan, and begins her mission to infiltrate their ranks. But will they lead her to the truth about the Soultaker? Plus, what does Steve Trevor want with Katana? Find out in KATANA #2, in stores this Wednesday, written by Ann Nocenti and illustrated by Alex Sanchez. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Also this week, in part two of “President’s Day,” Arcadia’s chances of reaching the oval office are too close to call … just like Professor Kidd’s chances of holding on to his sanity! But before he can make an irreversible decision, Kidd decides to follow the Pioneer Couple one last time in hopes of discovering the truth about extraterrestrial life. And the truth will shock you! Be sure not to miss SAUCER COUNTRY #13, in stores this Wednesday, written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Ryan Kelly. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Katana, ann nocenti, alex sanchez, saucer country, paul cornell, ryan kelly

Preview Monday: YOUNG ROMANCE: A NEW 52 VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL #1 and FAIREST #12

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 9:00am | Alex Nagorski

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at YOUNG ROMANCE: A NEW 52 VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL #1 and FAIREST #12.

Romance is in the air in the DC Universe! In this anthology of stories just in time for Valentine’s Day, Catwoman fondly recalls her first time meeting Batman, Mera discovers a pile of old letters and the tragic love story they tell, Batgirl finds unlikely romance on the streets of Gotham, Nightwing meets a girl that can keep him on his toes, Apollo travels to Seoul to find Midnighter, and Wonder Woman and Superman take another important step in their blossoming relationship. Plus, as a special bonus, this unique one-shot includes perforated Valentine’s Day cards featuring the stars of all the stories! From writers Andy Diggle, Ann Nocenti, Cecil Castellucci, Peter Milligan, Kyle Higgins, and Ray Fawkes and artists Emanuela Lupacchino, Jaime Mendoza, Inaki Miranda, Julius Gopez, Simon Bisley, Sanford Greene, Robson Rocha and Julio Ferreira, YOUNG ROMANCE: A NEW 52 VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL #1 hits stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Meanwhile in FAIREST #12, “The Hidden Kingdom” continues. In the heart of the dark forest, Rapunzel discovers that bloody vengeance will come back to haunt you. And on the frenetic streets of Tokyo, Bigby and Frau Totenkinder get caught in the middle of a war between Tomoko and Katagiri! Be sure not to miss the murder, mayhem, terrible compromises and unholy hairballs that are all part of this month’s issue! Written by Lauren Beukes and illustrated by Inaki Miranda, FAIREST #12 hits stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Young Romance: A New 52 Valentine's Day Special, fairest, andy diggle, ann nocenti, Cecil Castellucci, peter milligan, kyle higgins, ray fawkes, Emanuela Lupacchino, Jaime Mendoza, inaki miranda, Julius Gopez, simon bisley, Sanford Greene, Robson Rocha, Julio Ferreira

Preview Monday: GREEN ARROW #14 and SWEET TOOTH #39

Mon, 11/05/2012 - 9:00am | Alex Nagorski

For this week’s installment of Preview Monday, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at GREEN ARROW #14 and SWEET TOOTH #39.

It’s the second part of “Sky War” as “Hawkman: Wanted” continues in this week’s issue of GREEN ARROW! En route back home from China, Oliver Queen comes across a flock of alien birdmen. In true hero form, he takes matters into his own hands rather that simply sitting aside and watching as the Thangarian police hunting Hawkman continue to infiltrate the Seattle skies. And when things get personal for Ollie and the Warhawks kidnap Emma, he’ll need to turn to Hawkman for help. But will Hawkman’s trackers on the Warhawks make the duo’s mission successful, or will they just be led into a trap? GREEN ARROW #14, in stores on Wednesday, is written by Ann Nocenti and illustrated by Freddie Williams II and Rob Hunter. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

In the penultimate issue of SWEET TOOTH, Gus and Jepperd’s long-winded journey finally comes to its harrowing conclusion. But when Abbot makes Gus his hostage to get Jepperd in their final face-off, who will live and who will die? And what does this threat mean for the future of the hybrid species? Written and illustrated by Jeff Lemire, SWEET TOOTH #39 paves the path for next month’s climactic series finale. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue, which arrives in stores this week.

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Green Arrow, sweet tooth, ann nocenti, freddie williams II, rob hunter, jeff lemire

Preview Monday: CATWOMAN #13 and AMERICAN VAMPIRE: LORD OF NIGHTMARES #5

Mon, 10/15/2012 - 9:00am | Alex Nagorski

For this week’s installment of Preview Monday, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at CATWOMAN #13 and AMERICAN VAMPIRE: LORD OF NIGHTMARES #5.

It’s a game of chess (literally!) and Gotham is the playing board in this prologue to “Death of the Family” in CATWOMAN #13. Selina Kyle is hired to steal a giant chess piece and move its position. But the sacrifice this Queen of Crime needs to make may be too high. Who’s behind all this and how does he know so much about Selina’s past? Written by Ann Nocenti and illustrated by Rafa Sandoval and Jordi Tarragona, CATWOMAN #13 lands in stores on Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

It’s the explosive conclusion to AMERICAN VAMPIRE: LORD OF NIGHTMARES! Felicia and Hobbes have finally caught up to Dracula’s coffin in the middle of the Black Sea, but now here comes the hard part – actually destroying it. Left to confront Dracula alone, will Hobbes have the strength to kill the uber-vampire without being killed himself? AMERICAN VAMPIRE: LORD OF NIGHTMARES #5, in stores on Wednesday, comes to you from writer Scott Snyder and artist Dustin Nguyen. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Preview Monday, catwoman, American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares, ann nocenti, Rafa Sandoval, Jordi Tarragona, scott snyder, dustin nguyen

Karen Berger and MYSTERY IN SPACE

Fri, 05/11/2012 - 8:00am | Pamela Mullin

It's tough to follow up that big bunny from yesterday, but I think this steam-punk angel devising the map of the world will most definitely give you some food for thought.

If you haven't already you must check out the goods behind this beautiful and elegantly drawn cover of the MYSTERY IN SPACE mega-sized one-shot which came out last week. Drawn by Ryan Sook, it's a wonderful example of an illustration that provokes a multitude of ideas and a great sense of wonder. And consider yourself amazingly lucky if you get your hands on the variant cover by the one and only Mike Allred -- a startling "Blue Man" treat with a magic and mystery all its own. Mike also contributes one of my personal favorite stories in the book-- "Alpha meets Omega", a poignant and trippy tale. Also in the book are stories by Andy Diggle, Michael Kaluta, Ann Nocenti, Kyle Baker, Rob Rodi, Davide Gianflece, Fred Harper ( last seen at Vertigo in ANIMAL MAN of the mid 90s!), Ramon Bachs, Kevin McCarthy, Ming Doyle and debut Vertigo work by Francesco Trifogli ( who you will be seeing more from later this year), Steve Orlando, Sebastian Fiumara, and award-winning fantasy writer Nnedi Okorafor!

Just like STRANGE ADVENTURES and THE UNEXPECTED anthologies we published over the last year, MYSTERY IN SPACE showcases incredible stories from many delightfully twisted talents, so be sure to get yourself a copy.

And may your mysteries be many!

Karen Berger